Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station...

Thanks to the superior medical capabilities of the EMH, the link between Chief Adun's alien baby and the station's computer system was identified.  What to do about it has yet to be discovered.

Chief Adun and  Engineering Officer Charlie were working on repairing the Ferengi's main computer, digging deeper to try and determine the problem when sparks sent them flying onto their butts.  They were not injured, just surprised. As they got back to their feet, a screen nearby flickered to life and a message appeared and the computer spoke.

"This is a confidential message is for Grand Nagus Damok Toi,  
Starfleet Command, the Romulan High Council and the Ferengi Empire.  The warships are in place to force a surrender of this sector.  There is no way we can be beaten.  This sector of Federation Space to include Arcadia Station will be in the hands of the Romulan Empire by the end of the month.  The Ferengi's will get all the credit for this little venture and will be solely responsible for it.  Should something go wrong the Federation Council and the Romulan Government will disavow all knowledge of this incident.  That is all."

Meanwhile, inside the morgue the presumed dead Ferengi crew revived and after collecting themselves, armed with hand phasers snuck off to different parts of the station.

After a few minutes Sickbay's doors slid open and four Ferengi walked in brandishing phasers.  Three more Ferengi boarded their vessel and escorted the Chief Adun and Engineering Officer Charlie off at phaser point.

The Ferengi in Sickbay orders the CTO to order the computer to beam 
them to OPS, or he'll kill the baby. The computer responds and all the 
Ferengi in Sickbay along with the CTO, baby in arms and TO Masters appear in Main Operations.

Upon rematerializing in Main Operations the Ferengi's spread out and 
aim their phasers at all the crew in Main Operations.

While in Transporter Room three and after ordering the CEO to make the 
computer beam them to Operations the CEO does as he is told, but apparently not fast enough for the Ferengi's likings and seeing they are not beaming anywhere, the Ferengi Officer fires his phaser at EO Charlie, who drops on the transporter pad.

Chief Adun, the Ferengi Officer and the unconscious EO are then beamed to Main Operations.

After everyone was securely in Operations the Ferengi in Main Operations took up defensive positions to guard the station's crews.  TO Masters and TO Expendable start to revive.  EO Charlie is dead, as the phaser fire that dropped him to the deck just before transport was at full stun and point-blank range at his head.

Meanwhile, out in space, Captain Marek well on his way to Starfleet Headquarters orders his runabout pilot to come about and head back to the station.  His runabout is now crossing the outer markers to Kootenai Station.

Cast of Characters

Pablo Delsoglio as CO Captain Satok Marek and TO Expendable
William Beeler as CEO Ensign Tydus Adun
Eric VanSickle as TO Lieutenant Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as EMH, Runabout Pilot and TO Lieutenant Bailey

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host EMH says:
::In Sickbay humming a little tune and going about his work::

CEO_Adun says:
::Sits, cradling himself, rocking back and forth on the floor of OPS:: 

TO_Masters says:
::Begins to stir::

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Paces behind the flight control console:: Pilot: ETA to the Station? ::Looks nervously the navigational sensors screen::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Runabout pilot> CO: We're crossing the outer markers now, Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Takes a deep breath and starts reviving having the worst headache of his life::

CEO_Adun says:
::His eyes flit all over Operations seeing everything but taking in nothing::

Host CO_Marek says:
@Pilot: Understood. ::Sits on the second chair::  Hail the Station.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Ferengi in Main Operations have their phasers aimed at the crew.

TO_Masters says:
::Crawls over to CEO:: CEO: What happened?

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks over blankly at the TO and says nothing, just stares at him::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Runabout Pilot> CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Taps the console opening up a hailing frequency:: Channel open, Sir.

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> Self: What on Earth... Geess.. :.opens an eye::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The baby suddenly sneezes and as before the station's phasers fire.

Host CO_Marek says:
@COM Kootenai Station: Kootenai, This is Captain Marek. We have recently crossed the outer markers. We request permission to dock.
::Sounds calm, but he is a tense ball of nerves::

TO_Masters says:
::Whispers:: CEO: Should we formulate some sort of plan to overrun these guys?

CEO_Adun says:
::Glances over at the baby in the CTO's arms, then back at the TO. He stops rocking::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: There is no response to the CO's hail from Kootenai Station.
The baby sneezes again and the station's phasers fire, this time nearly hitting the CO's runabout.

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Hears the static through the COM:: Pilot ::Raises an eyebrow:: Why is it that never anybody answer me on the COM... ::Sounds really annoyed now::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Runabout Pilot> CO: Sir!  ::Suddenly makes a sharp turn avoiding the phaser fire from the station:: The station is firing on us!

CEO_Adun says:
TO: I killed him.

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Grabs hold of the console:: Pilot: What the... Evasive maneuvers! Raise shields!

Host CO_Marek says:
@COM: Kootenai: Cease-fire at once!

TO_Masters says:
CEO: Killed whom?

CEO_Adun says:
::Glances at Charlie's dead body::

TO_Masters says:
::Sees Charlie:: CEO: You killed him?  I don't believe you.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The runabout pilot recently assigned out of the Academy is nervous and starts taking the runabout into spiral spins and uncontrolled flight paths obviously losing control of the vessel.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks back at the TO:: TO: He's dead. It's my fault. I killed him.

Host CO_Marek says:
@Pilot: Delta Five evasive maneuvers!  ::Hits the buttons on the console::  Take it easy, Ensign!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The baby sneezes over and over again and the station's phasers fire several volleys.

Host CO_Marek says:
@Pilot: Remember I am the only one allowed to crash ships around here and this certainly will not be the occasion.  ::Raises and eyebrow and opens a new frequency to the Station::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Runabout Pilot> CO: Aye, Sir!  I'm trying, Sir!  ::Taps the console furiously::

TO_Masters says:
::Hears the baby sneeze and the phasers fire:: Aloud: We have to get this baby to stop sneezing!  Ferengi: That's the reason you were hit with a phaser.  It wasn't our fault.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the baby again. This time, he stares at her::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: When the phasers fire the runabout pilot's uncontrolled maneuvers fly it into the phaser blasts causing some damage to the hull as he forgot to raise the shields.

Host CO_Marek says:
@COM: Kootenai: Cease-fire immediately!  Officer of the deck, identify yourself!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew in Main Operations can hear the incoming COM from the Captain but are unable to respond.

TO_Masters says:
Ferengi: Who's your leader here?

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Reads the damage reports on the screen:: Pilot: Take us out of the phaser range immediately and for Pete sake, raise shields!

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks up at the Ferengi, then back at the CTO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ferengi> ::Aims his phaser at the TO but keeps his distance:: TO: Shut up and get back against the wall!

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Runabout Pilot> CO: Aye, Sir!  ::Taps the console::

TO_Masters says:
Ferengi: That's our captain out there being shot at because that baby is sneezing.

CEO_Adun says:
::Eyes the Ferengi's phaser carefully::

Host CO_Marek says:
@Pilot: Obviously, something really bad happened aboard the station.  Its either that or that are really trying to get rise out of me.

Host CO_Marek says:
@Pilot: We should come up with something to avoid the phaser fire from the station.  Concentrate on keeping us alive for a while.  I will try to establish a link with the main computer and override the defensive systems.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The runabout pilot obviously under a tremendous amount of stress passes out at the helm before raising the shields.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The baby has another sneezing fit and the station's phasers fire again...this time the runabout flying out of control flies right into the bursts.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ferengi> TO: I said, SHUT UP and get back against the wall!

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Now finds himself spinning like a top inside the roundabout.  Tries to reach the flying console::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ferengi> CEO: And what are YOU looking at?  Do you want to end up like your EO friend?

CEO_Adun says:
::Nervously crawls over next to the CTO and takes the baby from her arms::

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Hearing the computer alerts, manages to reach the console:: Computer:: Engage auto-evasive maneuvers!!

Host CO_Marek says:
::His brain is furiously trying to come up with some brilliant idea::

TO_Masters says:
::Goes over to CEO:: CEO: Snap out of it!

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Gives the real evil eye to the Ferengi::

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The CO regains control of the runabout, pushing the passed out pilot to the deck.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks at the TO and blinks a few times::

CEO_Adun says:
::Notices that he is holding the baby and tries to figure out how that happened::

TO_Masters says:
::Whispers:: CEO: We have to figure out a way to take back ops.

CEO_Adun says:
::Dazed:: TO: Oh... okay...

Host CO_Marek says:
@Self: A deadly situation and I got this rookie pilot... Well…Computer: Engage a course directly over the Station’s promenade.  Engage evasive maneuver pattern Delta five.

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Tries to link the Station Main Computer with the roundabout Tactical computer::

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks back at the baby, carefully places her back on the floor next to the CTO and looks back to the TO to see if he has a plan::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The runabout computer responds and the runabout heads to the designated coordinates without any further phaser blasts from the station.

TO_Masters says:
::Whispers:: CEO: Act like the baby is about to pass out.  Expendable: If we get two of these guys to come over, you get the one on the left, I'll get the one on the right.

CEO_Adun says:
::Getting more with the program:: TO: Okay. ::Picks the baby back up::

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Ummm....

Host CO_Marek says:
@Self: That worked...now, let's see if this does.  ::Enters his security codes into a hacking sequence in order to gain control of the docking bay computer::

CEO_Adun says:
TO: I've never had a baby pass out on me before, how do you do it?

TO_Masters says:
CEO: Just think of something that the kid could do that isn't right.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@ACTION: The computer responds and the Captain establishes a link to the station computer.

CEO_Adun says:
TO: Okay. ::Thinks::

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Shakes his head in sorrow, thinking, "What I would give to have a good ol' phaser rifle right now"::

CEO_Adun says:
::Puts baby's head on his shoulder and pats it's back carefully but forcefully as if it were choking on something::

Host CO_Marek says:
@Self: I'm good!!!

TO_Masters says:
Expendable: When you take your guy, grab his gun.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Lieutenant Bailey, completely oblivious as to what is going on, exits his quarters headed for Main Operations to begin his duty shift.

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Thinks: Now, I have to open the bay doors::

TO_Masters says:
::Sees what the CEO is doing and calls attention to the Ferengi:: Ferengi: The baby!  She's choking!

CEO_Adun says:
Ferengi: Help, she's chocking or something!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Lumbers slowly into the turbolift:: TL: Main Operations.

Host CO_Marek says:
Computer: Open doors to Docking Bay 2.  Prepare for roundabout landing.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ferengi> TO/CEO: Quiet that baby down or I'll do it for you!

Host CO_Marek says:
@::Looks over his shoulder to check the pilot's condition:: Pilot: Ensign,  do you hear me?!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer responds and the docking bay doors open.

TO_Masters says:
Ferengi: We can't.  We need some assistance.  It seems she likes short guys with bumpy heads.

Host SM_Darlene says:
@<Runabout pilot> ::Still passed out on the deck of the runabout::

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks nervously at the TO for a second, then back at the Ferengi:: Ferengi: I'm trying to, but it's not working.

Host CO_Marek says:
::Shakes his head:: Self: Well, I think I am alone on this.  ::Taps on the navigational console to finish the landing maneuvers as he closes the docking bay doors::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Lumbers out of the turbolift into Operations thinking about having a nice big Bailey Special sandwich for breakfast::

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks over to see Bailey enter::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Thinks: I guess I should cover my tracks::  Computer: Computer, erase all landing logs immediately!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO's runabout lands without incident in the docking bay.

TO_Masters says:
::Sees Bailey enter::

Host CO_Marek says:
::Brings the roundabout’s engines to a halt and then heads directly to the weapons locker::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Sees a bunch of short guys holding phasers and the Operations crew huddled on one side of the room:: All: Hey!  What the...????  ::Suddenly jumps on one of the Ferengi guards::

TO_Masters says:
::Does a jumping sidekick on one of the Ferengi, jarring a phaser from his mits::

CEO_Adun says:
::Sees Bailey jumping one of the Ferengi, puts down the baby, and does the same on a different Ferengi::

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Joins Bailey and tries to take the phaser from one of the Ferengi guards::

TO_Masters says:
::Grabs the gun and fires it at the nearest Ferengi::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> ::Picks up the Ferengi and tosses him across Operations::

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> Ferengi: Take that you $%$%$·&$&!

TO_Masters says:
Bailey: Perfect timing, Big Guy!

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> ::Fires over the big ears guys::

CEO_Adun says:
::Grabs for the phaser of the Ferengi, breaks his elbow and tries to wrench the phaser from his grip::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> TO: What's going on here?  Who are these Ferengi's?  ::Scratches his big furry head::

TO_Masters says:
Bailey: Long story.

TO_Masters says:
::Taps his COM badge:: *Security*: All security to Main Operations!

Host CO_Marek says:
Pilot: Come, Ensign! We should exit the roundabout and find out what going on ::Slaps the Ensign's face::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Soon the crew has retaken control of Operations.

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks around at all the downed Ferengi:: Self: Who hoo!

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> Bailey: You couldn't be more right on time, Bailey!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> TO Expendable: I am always on time.  ::Tilts his big head::

TO_Masters says:
Bailey: Well, your timing was impeccable this time.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The runabout pilot is in serious need of medical attention.

Host CO_Marek says:
<TO_Expendable> Bailey: Well... ::Shakes his head:: The important thing is that we regained control of the situation.

Host CO_Marek says:
Self: Darn, this young Ensign needs medical attention.  Computer: Computer, status of the station!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Bailey> TO Masters/TO Expendable: I will take these Ferengi to the Brig.  ::Motions for the security team to clean up the Ferengi and take them to the brig::

TO_Masters says:
All: The captain must've turned around.  Computer: What is the status of the captain's runabout?

Host CO_Marek says:
:Taps some buttons on the console, trying to establish a secure COM channel to Main Operations::

CEO_Adun says:
::Looks over at the OPS console and sees several missed messages. Looks at them:: All: I think the CO is around here somewhere.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Computer> TO Masters: The Captain's runabout has docked with the station.

TO_Masters says:
Computer: Location of Captain Marek?

CEO_Adun says:
Self: Ah, there.

Host CO_Marek says:
*Main Operations*: This is Captain Marek... anyone respond!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Computer> TO Masters: The Captain is in docking bay two.

TO_Masters says:
*CO*: Masters here!

Host CO_Marek says:
*Masters*: What on Earth is going on around here?  My pilot is in serious need of medical attention!

TO_Masters says:
*CO*: It's a long story, Sir.

CEO_Adun says:
Computer: Emergency transport for the runabout pilot in docking bay two to Sickbay.

Host CO_Marek says:
*Masters*: I am on my way to Main Operations. Marek, out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The computer transports the runabout pilot directly to biobed seven in the Infirmary.

Host CO_Marek says:
::As soon as the pilot dematerializes exits the roundabout and jogs to Main Operations::

TO_Masters says:
All in Operations: Okay, folks, the Captain is on his way!  Let's get this deck cleaned up and ship shape!  Move, move, move!

CEO_Adun says:
::Goes over and picks the baby up::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Pause Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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